Strange Visa Questions

Some of the weird questions asked by visa officers and applicants

There are some countries that require a visa so before planning your itinerary, this is the first thing you need to focus on. Whether you are travelling for leisure or work, you need to convince the visa officer that you are eligible to enter that place – meaning you are not a threat to security or wouldn’t illegally stay for a longer period.

It is advisable to practice answering a list of anticipated questions, but there are some incidents that you will get caught off guard when the officer suddenly asked you an unusual question. To help guide you on your next visa interview, VroomVroomVroom has come up with a list of strange visa questions. Some of the list came fromThe Telegraphwhich shared results of a survey. We also listed down some of the weirdest questions asked by applicants to a visa officer as shared by Mirror.

Overseas students experienced being asked this question: “In times of either peace or war has the applicant ever been involved, or suspected of involvement, in war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide?”

Mexico

One of the questions in a visa application form was “Describe your moustache/beard.” You need to choose from the following options: scanty, bushy or clipped.

India

If you are agnostic, then you will be forced to select “Other” instead of “None” since that is the only closest option available in the visa application form under the question “State your religion.”

Visa Applicant Questions

UK Visa

A Peruvian applicant asked, “Do you know if it’s easier to find a wife in England? I’m struggling here.”

A Japanese applicant asked, “Is everybody friends with the Queen?”

US Visa

A Filipino applicant asked, “If I live in America, will I be a movie star?”

Australian Visa

A Malaysian-based applicant asked, “Somebody told me that Australia was founded by criminals. Do I have to have a criminal record to move there?”